One Battle After Another – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

One Battle After Another

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55%

WISE Score

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Ex-revolutionaries dust off their combat skills for one last mission—critics love it, but this is definitely not family movie night.

8.3/10

95%

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One Battle After Another

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R, 2025

55%

WISE Score

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Ex-revolutionaries dust off their combat skills for one last mission—critics love it, but this is definitely not family movie night.

8.3

95%

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Screenwise Verdict

Here's the deal: critics absolutely love this movie (94% RT, 95 Metacritic), which is rare for action films and suggests it's doing something right beyond explosions. The premise—aging revolutionaries forced back into the fight—has real dramatic potential.

But let's be crystal clear: this is NOT a family film. Age 16 minimum, and even then, it's for mature teens who can handle significant violence and morally complex situations. The action-crime-drama combo means you're getting gunfights, likely casualties, and heavy themes about political violence and its consequences.

For older teens and adults? This looks like a genuinely strong pick—the kind of action movie that also makes you think. For anyone under 16? Absolutely not. Keep this one for yourself or your older high schooler who's ready for grown-up cinema.

Age Fit

This is squarely for ages 16+ through adults. The Common Sense Media age 16 rating combined with action-crime genres means significant violence and mature themes. Not remotely appropriate for younger teens or kids, but could be a solid pick for older high schoolers and adults who appreciate thoughtful action-dramas with political weight.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Action-crime-drama about ex-revolutionaries battling an evil enemy doesn't model cooperation in a healthy sense—it's about violence and rescue. The reunion premise suggests some loyalty themes, but the genre mix (action/crime) and CSM age 16 rating indicate darker emotional territory with likely significant violence and morally ambiguous characters. Not emotionally healthy for younger viewers.

Imaginative

The premise of ex-revolutionaries reuniting after 16 years has some creative potential and the setup invites curiosity about their past. However, it's largely a conventional action-rescue plot without obvious originality—no signals of unique world-building, visual innovation, or conceptual freshness. The strong critical scores suggest competent execution but not groundbreaking imagination.

Safe

CSM age 16 combined with action/crime genres and a plot about battling an 'evil enemy' strongly suggests significant violence, possibly intense fight sequences, weapons, injury, and potentially death. The rescue-mission framework often includes peril and threat. No MPAA rating provided, but the genre mix and CSM guidance point to content inappropriate for younger children—likely gunfights, blood, and potentially disturbing scenarios. This isn't a Marvel-style family action film.

Enriching

Exceptional critical reception (94% RT critics, 95 Metacritic, 4.3 Letterboxd) suggests meaningful storytelling, likely exploring themes of loyalty, redemption, aging, and the consequences of past choices. The 16-year gap and 'ex-revolutionaries' angle could offer insight into political violence, sacrifice, and parenthood. However, without knowing the creative team or specific thematic depth, it's hard to assess true enrichment beyond solid entertainment. The drama genre adds weight beyond pure action.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Exceptional critical acclaim (94% RT, 95 Metacritic) suggests smart, well-crafted storytelling that rises above typical action fare
The 16-year reunion angle offers potential for mature themes about aging, consequences, and what we owe to our past
Strong audience scores (85% RT audience, 8.0 IMDb) indicate it delivers both as thoughtful drama and entertaining action
For older teens (16+) and adults, could spark discussions about political violence, loyalty, and the costs of idealism

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What to Watch For

This is a hard 16+ minimum—expect significant violence, likely gunfights, injury, and potentially death given the action-crime-drama combo
The 'evil enemy' and rescue plot likely include intense peril, threat, and potentially disturbing scenarios
Without an MPAA rating visible, approach cautiously—the genre mix suggests this isn't sanitized action
May include morally complex or ambiguous characters given the 'ex-revolutionaries' premise

Conversation Starters

"The characters were revolutionaries 16 years ago—what do you think they were fighting for? When is violence justified?"
"How do you think becoming a parent changes someone who used to be a fighter?"
"If you had to choose between safety and fighting for what's right, what would you pick?"
"The movie shows people reuniting after a long time—do you think old friendships can pick up where they left off?"

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